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EFC 153 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This. Hellscream is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War March. On his way into the cage it seems that M C Hammer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily M C Hammer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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35
171 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a low kick.
M C Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellscream is looking to clinch.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Hellscream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellscream is just out of range.
Hellscream avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hellscream blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hellscream backwards.
Hellscream lands with a short shot to the head.
Hellscream misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellscream is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellscream misses with the head strike.
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer working aggressively here.
Hellscream blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hellscream controls his hands.
Hammer lands a good knee to the midsection. Hellscream won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream misses with some punches.
Hammer tries to throw a body punch but Hellscream avoids it by throwing Hammer back against the cage.
Hellscream blocks an uppercut.
Hellscream lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hellscream - that landed with a thud.
Hammer is trying to stall.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellscream.
Hellscream lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellscream lands a body punch.
Hellscream tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hellscream as Hammer tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream misses with some punches.
Hammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Hellscream.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammer.
Hellscream misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hammer presses Hellscream against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammer misses with a punch to the body.
Hellscream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellscream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellscream on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream blocks an uppercut.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer tries a body shot but Hellscream blocks it.
Hellscream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellscream can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellscream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hellscream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Hammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellscream throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer wants to stall.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hellscream blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hellscream blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellscream is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Hammer.
Hellscream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellscream lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellscream tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hellscream backwards.
Hellscream is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Hellscream.
Hammer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hellscream has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Hammer.
Hellscream takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hellscream circles away.
A head kick by Hammer misses
and Hellscream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer lands an uppercut.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer drops Hellscream with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hellscream! Hammer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). M C Hammer!
M C Hammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New Tall Guy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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28
114 lbs
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31
140 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Alkofer.
Alkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alkofer lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like New Tall Guy has been cut.
Dennis Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkofer lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Guy sprawling to the canvas. Alkofer follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Guy hang on?
Guy is rocked!
Guy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkofer slows the pace down in half guard.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alkofer winds up and cracks Guy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alkofer gets to his feet and stands over Guy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Guy felt that one! Alkofer unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Guy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Brandao struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
136 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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30
143 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez slips under a jab.
Brandao misses with an uppercut. Bermudez saw that one coming.
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bermudez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bermudez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bermudez throws a push kick but Brandao slaps the foot to one side.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Brandao.
Brandao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Bermudez misses.
Brandao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bermudez is rocked!
Brandao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Bermudez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao misses with a hook.
Bermudez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandao.
Brandao throws a hook but Bermudez avoids it easily.
Bermudez seems to have got his legs back now.
Bermudez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brandao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bermudez smiles and moves away.
A jab from Brandao misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bermudez walks straight into a right hand from Brandao - that's dropped him! Brandao jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bermudez from any more punishment! Bermudez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Brandao!
In his post fight interview, Diego Brandao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Solitaire Unraveling. Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power. This should be a great matchup!
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookem moves out of range of the strikes.
Bookem slips a straight right by Miller.
Nice body punch from Bookem.
Miller rushes Bookem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bookem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
Bookem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bookem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bookem misses with the head strike.
Bookem goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bookem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Bookem is out of range.
Bookem throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Bookem keeps it at a distance.
Bookem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Bookem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Bookem.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Bookem counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller tries to clinch there but Bookem circles away.
A jab lands there for Bookem.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Bookem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Bookem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Bookem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bookem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Bookem pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem misses with a body shot.
Bookem lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Bookem misses its intended target.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bookem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bookem off to one side.
Good shot there by Bookem.
Bookem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem misses with a looping right.
Bookem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Bookem. Those never looked like landing.
Bookem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Bookem lands a head shot.
Bullet Bookem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bookem thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Bookem throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Bookem misses with a wild combination.
Miller throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Bookem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Bookem's head back.
Miller rushes Bookem and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bookem is working Miller over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Bookem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller gets through Bookem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bookem blocks it with crossed arms.
Bookem throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Bookem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Bookem coming out on top.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bookem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Bookem misses with a two punch combination.
Bookem misses with a body shot.
Bookem ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A left lands for Bookem.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Bookem. That snapped Miller's head back.
Brandon Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bookem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Bookem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bookem scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy body kick from Bookem
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller catches Bookem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bookem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Bookem controls the action.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Bookem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bookem prevents a body shot from Miller.
Bookem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller has Bookem pushed against the cage.
Miller receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bookem.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Bookem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Miller lands a jab to Bookem's midsection.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bookem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bookem wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller sneaks out the side door and pushes Bookem away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bookem throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Bookem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bookem jabs at Miller's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bookem staying out of range there.
Bookem works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Bookem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bookem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bookem, right into the meat.
Miller takes a swing at Bookem's ribcage but misses.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bookem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Nice cross by Bookem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bookem dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Bookem's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller slips a jab from Bookem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bookem dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Bookem's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Bookem.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bookem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bookem avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bookem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bullet Bookem will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bookem.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Bookem.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Bookem circles away.
Bookem misses with a looping left.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Bookem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Bookem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bookem looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller wants to stand but Bookem is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bookem tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller kicks Bookem off and gets to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Bookem lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Bullet Bookem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bookem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller wants to clinch.
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bookem takes one to the chin there.
Miller throws a body punch but Bookem moves out of range.
Bookem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Bookem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Donk. Bookem catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bookem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bookem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bookem misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Bookem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Bookem throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bookem takes one to the side of the head.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bookem.
Bookem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Bookem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Bookem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bullet Bookem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Bookem.
Bookem breaks the clinch.
Bookem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Bookem's head.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws the left hand but Bookem avoids the punch easily.
Bookem lands with a shot to the body.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bookem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bookem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Bookem thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Miller!
Brandon Miller managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Tali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tali comes to the cage accompanied by If ya smelllllllllllll what the rock is cookin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Tali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba scores with a takedown into Tali's guard.
Dimagiba postures up and lands a big shot to Tali's brow.
Tali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimagiba working some strikes from top position.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba is in close to Tali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dimagiba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dimagiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dimagiba trying to control but Tali is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Tali blocks nicely.
Tali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimagiba defends well.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dimagiba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tali's head.
Dimagiba won't allow Tali to sweep him here.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tali is keeping the position for now.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tali to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dimagiba is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tali pulls down on the head and he's put Dimagiba to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mo Tali!
Mo Tali decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekwall comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park--One Step Closer. Smithy has chosen Diabolic- Soldier's Logic as his entrance music. Wes Ekwall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmy Smithy's chin.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekwall takes one to the side of the head.
Smithy's corner calls for a 1-2. Smithy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ekwall cracks a nice hook into Smithy's ribs.
Smithy misses the shot to the body.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smithy scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Ekwall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithy misses with a body shot.
Smithy lands a nice looking body shot.
Smithy connects with a solid leg kick.
Smithy slips a straight right by Ekwall.
Smithy throws a hook to the side of Ekwall's head but Ekwall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekwall fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithy clinches up with Ekwall and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekwall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smithy prevents it.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smithy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smithy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ekwall tries for a takedown but Smithy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Ekwall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekwall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smithy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ekwall jumps guard but Smithy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smithy with a knee to the head.
Smithy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ekwall can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smithy obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smithy as Ekwall tries to tie him up.
Ekwall can't get the takedown.
Smithy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smithy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Ekwall is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekwall tries to break free but Smithy pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Smithy.
A short right from Smithy.
Oh Ekwall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smithy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smithy.
Smithy lands a body shot.
Smithy lands a knee to the body.
Ekwall is breathing heavily.
Smithy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekwall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smithy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smithy scores with a hook to the body.
Smithy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ekwall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smithy lands an elbow that stopped Ekwall in his tracks for a moment.
Smithy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Smithy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smithy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ekwall lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smithy lands a shoulder strike.
Smithy lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smithy.
Smithy lands a shot to the body.
Smithy crunches a lovely knee into Ekwall's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Smithy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smithy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smithy digs a right hand into Ekwall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ekwall's gas tank.
Smithy lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smithy.
A shot in the inside from Smithy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smithy lands with a right to the head.
Ekwall is trying to force a seperation but Smithy has the dominant position.
Smithy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smithy throws a big uppercut that drops Ekwall! More strikes from Smithy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ekwall lies dazed against the cage as Smithy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Smithy!
An out of breath Timmy Smithy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tate Thai Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pete Palahnuik enters the cage!
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25
198 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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28
189 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tate Thai Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik swings for the body but Thai Guy moves out of range.
Palahnuik lands with a cross.
Palahnuik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik lands a nice looking body shot.
Thai Guy looks for the body kick but Palahnuik saw that one coming.
Palahnuik with a nice cross.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot.
Palahnuik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palahnuik lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik tries a low kick but Thai Guy avoids it.
Palahnuik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai Guy at a distance.
Palahnuik motions for Thai Guy to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik tries to score with a low kick but Thai Guy moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palahnuik blocks a head kick by Thai Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thai Guy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Palahnuik - just one landing.
Palahnuik throws a front kick aimed at Thai Guy's knee but Thai Guy avoids it well.
Thai Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik throws an overhand right that lands on Thai Guy's shoulder, as Thai Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Palahnuik circles away.
Palahnuik fakes the leg kick and cracks Thai Guy in the body.
Thai Guy is breathing heavily.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Palahnuik.
Thai Guy throws a wild body kick that Palahnuik sees coming a mile off.
Palahnuik throws a front kick that sends Thai Guy stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thai Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palahnuik works Thai Guy's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Palahnuik coming out on top.
Palahnuik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palahnuik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thai Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thai Guy slips a jab and a cross from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik digs a good hook to Thai Guy's body.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palahnuik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thai Guy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Palahnuik gets a double leg takedown into Thai Guy's guard.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
Thai Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai Guy, not yet.
Palahnuik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thai Guy's head.
Palahnuik trying to control but Thai Guy is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik passes Thai Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thai Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palahnuik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thai Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik is pressing down on Thai Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai Guy is holding on for now.
Palahnuik wants to take a breather but Thai Guy is having none of it.
Palahnuik throwing shots but Thai Guy is blocking nicely.
Thai Guy tries to kick Palahnuik off but Palahnuik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but Thai Guy defending well.
Palahnuik prevents Thai Guy from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palahnuik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Palahnuik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai Guy rushes Palahnuik and presses him up against the cage.
Thai Guy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Palahnuik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thai Guy up against the cage.
Palahnuik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Palahnuik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palahnuik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palahnuik lands a slapping body shot.
Palahnuik scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Palahnuik - just one landing.
Good work by Palahnuik as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palahnuik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palahnuik thuds a left hand into Thai Guy's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thai Guy, right into the meat.
Palahnuik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai Guy's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai Guy moves in looking to clinch but Palahnuik pushes him off.
Palahnuik lands a really nice looking cross but Thai Guy seems unphased.
Palahnuik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Palahnuik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thai Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palahnuik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Palahnuik catches Thai Guy right on the button with a cross.
Palahnuik scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palahnuik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thai Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai Guy.
Jab by Palahnuik.
A head kick misses from Thai Guy.
Palahnuik scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palahnuik can pounce on him.
Thai Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palahnuik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thai Guy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. Thai Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Thai Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai Guy as he jumps to the side.
Palahnuik lands with a right hand.
Palahnuik works Thai Guy's body with a nice hook.
Palahnuik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice jab there from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik stuns Thai Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai Guy walks into a left hand.
Palahnuik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palahnuik keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Palahnuik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. Thai Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Tate Thai Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thai Guy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik connects with a jab.
Thai Guy is rocked!
Palahnuik lands a big uppercut and Thai Guy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thai Guy looks OK. Palahnuik waves Thai Guy back to his feet!
Oh Thai Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palahnuik digs a good body shot into Thai Guy's ribs.
Palahnuik throws a pinpoint strike between Thai Guy's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Thai Guy crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Palahnuik scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Palahnuik!
Pete Palahnuik took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Tom Sawyer as his entrance music. Gustaf Lindback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Lindback ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindback sprawls well. Lindback wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindback looking to score a takedown here. Brooks is defending well but Lindback drives through and ends up in Brooks's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Lindback is proving a slippery customer.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindback keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindback defends well.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lindback from controlling successfully.
Lindback pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindback wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindback can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lindback lands a couple of elbows.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Lindback stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindback has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brooks throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Lindback is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lindback passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindback throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindback passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
Lindback tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lindback tries for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindback in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lindback wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lindback's best efforts.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Brooks wants to control but Lindback is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindback wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brooks trying to control but Lindback postures up.
Lindback missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindback is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lindback working Brooks over with strikes.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lindback is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lindback passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lindback trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lindback lands a couple of elbows.
Lindback passes Brooks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lindback is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks has hold of Lindback's hands but Lindback slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lindback keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindback. That's going to slow Brooks down.
Lindback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brooks. Brooks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lindback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindback lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyler Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindback keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lindback feints and then cracks Brooks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brooks down.
Brooks takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick from Lindback lands but Brooks takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks scores with a sloppy right hand. Lindback should have avoided that one.
Lindback shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brooks is trying to defend but Lindback finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Lindback postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Lindback tries to pass.
Lindback with a nice head shot there.
Lindback trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindback is fighting to break Brooks's control of his arms but Brooks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lindback passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lindback in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lindback throwing shots but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Brooks is looking to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lindback wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Lindback is controlling well.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lindback scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lindback connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Lindback prevents Brooks from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is not content to let Lindback control the position.
Lindback looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lindback wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lindback not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Lindback there.
Lindback is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindback pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lindback scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lindback trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Lindback landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lindback from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindback is really struggling to control Brooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Lindback dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lindback looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Lindback, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Lindback against the cage but Lindback circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Lindback lands but Brooks takes it in his stride.
Lindback just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Lindback manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lindback dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
Lindback changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brooks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lindback misses with the ground and pound.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
Lindback is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindback seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks missing with punches from the bottom.
Brooks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindback pushes down on Brooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lindback connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Lindback wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Lindback is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustaf Lindback overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindback is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindback to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lindback working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindback pulls his head out easily.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindback pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lindback looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lindback scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lindback. Oh but Brooks has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lindback goes limp - he's gone! Brooks jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyler Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay comes into the arena with ISIS - THE TOWER blaring out of the sound system. Bryant has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music. Martin Bryant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otaktay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant cracks Otaktay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Otaktay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Otaktay's head but Otaktay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otaktay scores with a hook.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otaktay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Otaktay. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
Otaktay lands with a right hand.
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Otaktay counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otaktay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bryant misses with a low kick as Otaktay jumps back.
Bryant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Otaktay. Otaktay obviously looking to wear him down.
Otaktay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant lands with a right hand.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Otaktay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Otaktay throws a series of punches but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
Bryant throws a right hand that Otaktay ducks under and follows up with a left that Otaktay also avoids with ease.
Otaktay slips under a jab.
Martin Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Otaktay blocks the leg kick.
Otaktay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant is looking to slow Otaktay down with leg kicks.
Otaktay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bryant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Otaktay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otaktay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Otaktay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
Otaktay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otaktay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Otaktay looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Otaktay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bryant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Otaktay saw that one coming.
Otaktay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
Otaktay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Bryant cracks Otaktay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Otaktay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otaktay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otaktay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bryant misses with a leg kick.
Otaktay tries to clinch up.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a chopping leg kick but Otaktay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant cracks Otaktay with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otaktay.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Otaktay avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Otaktay throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otaktay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otaktay misses with the combination.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Otaktay scores with a nice body kick.
Otaktay shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed Otaktay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otaktay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay swinging wildly here.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Otaktay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otaktay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otaktay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Otaktay throws a front kick aimed at Bryant's knee but Bryant avoids it well.
Otaktay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Otaktay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahiga Otaktay is winning the standup battle so far.
Otaktay takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Otaktay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otaktay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Otaktay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay tries to clinch up.
Otaktay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otaktay moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a lazy uppercut
and Otaktay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Otaktay takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otaktay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otaktay throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Otaktay slips the punch.
Bryant looks to land a body kick but Otaktay moved away.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otaktay.
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Otaktay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otaktay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Otaktay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Otaktay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Otaktay's body. Otaktay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otaktay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Otaktay.
Otaktay staying out of range there.
Otaktay is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Otaktay lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otaktay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otaktay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Otaktay's belly button to the back.
Bryant checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Otaktay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Otaktay tried to score with a low kick but Bryant checks it.
A slow jab from Otaktay misses its intended target.
Otaktay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bryant throws a jab when Otaktay was well out of range.
Otaktay fails to land with a series of punches.
Otaktay scores with a nice body kick.
Otaktay has managed to clinch.
Otaktay missing with knees to the body.
Bryant avoiding damage as Otaktay throws knees to the body.
Otaktay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant drops down looking for an ankle pick but Otaktay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Otaktay misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Otaktay throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Otaktay.
Otaktay ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Otaktay.
Bryant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant clobbers Otaktay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Otaktay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otaktay scores with a nice body kick.
Otaktay drops his hands momentarily and Bryant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otaktay checks a low kick from Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bryant checks a leg kick nicely.
Otaktay connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otaktay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant cracks the inside of Otaktay's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Otaktay connects with the punch.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otaktay avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Otaktay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Otaktay misses the shot to the body.
Bryant looks to land a body kick but Otaktay moved away.
Bryant lands a jab to Otaktay's midsection.
Otaktay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Otaktay makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bryant really felt that one!
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otaktay.
Otaktay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant throws a right hand that Otaktay ducks under and follows up with a left that Otaktay also avoids with ease.
Bryant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Otaktay walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Otaktay avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Otaktay is out of range.
Otaktay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otaktay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Otaktay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otaktay lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Otaktay.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Otaktay moved out of range.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
An inside leg kick lands from Otaktay.
Otaktay moves into the clinch successfully.
Otaktay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otaktay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Otaktay misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Otaktay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otaktay feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant feints and then cracks Otaktay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otaktay down.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otaktay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Otaktay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Otaktay throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Otaktay.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bryant.
Bryant lands a head kick. Otaktay smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Otaktay lands a high kick!
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Otaktay throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Otaktay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryant doesn't seem phased though.
Otaktay drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otaktay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otaktay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bryant connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otaktay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otaktay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Otaktay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otaktay connects with a body shot.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Otaktay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant tried to score with a low kick but Otaktay checks it.
Otaktay tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otaktay moves out of range as Bryant strikes.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Otaktay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otaktay throws a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay scores with a punch to the head.
Otaktay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
Bryant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Otaktay slips the punch.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Otaktay but Otaktay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A clash of legs there as Otaktay blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Otaktay settles back down.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otaktay.
Otaktay staying out of range there.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otaktay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bryant.
Otaktay tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otaktay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otaktay cracks Bryant with an open hand slap.
Otaktay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Otaktay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otaktay throws out the jab.
Otaktay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Otaktay cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otaktay connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
Otaktay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Otaktay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Otaktay working Bryant over with knees to the body.
Otaktay lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant tries to work over Otaktay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otaktay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Otaktay.
A short right from Otaktay.
Otaktay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otaktay missing with knees to the body.
Otaktay tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Otaktay.
Otaktay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otaktay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otaktay scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Otaktay does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bryant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Otaktay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Otaktay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay is looking to clinch.
Bryant thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay had his way with Martin Bryant in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant throws a low kick but Otaktay avoids it.
Bryant checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Bryant misses the jab.
Bryant takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Otaktay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Otaktay lands a jab-cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Otaktay. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Otaktay moves into the clinch.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Otaktay.
Bryant tries to work over Otaktay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Otaktay lands a shot to the body.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Otaktay.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Otaktay struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Otaktay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Otaktay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otaktay takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Otaktay's shoulder, as Otaktay tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Otaktay ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws the left hand but Otaktay avoids the punch easily.
Martin Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otaktay lands a nice looking body shot.
Otaktay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bryant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bryant lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otaktay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryant is one step ahead there.
Otaktay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Otaktay looking to control but Bryant passes into half guard.
Bryant passes to full mount!
Otaktay is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Otaktay tries to hold on but Bryant pushes him away.
Otaktay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay taking shots to the head.
Bryant avoids the attempt from Otaktay to control.
Bryant landing shots from mount.
Otaktay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Otaktay is trying desperately to improve position.
Otaktay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ahiga Otaktay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otaktay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahiga Otaktay!
Ahiga Otaktay retains his bantamweight title!
Ahiga Otaktay made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Glory to the creator. And my spirit animal the mighty eagle...Oh and thank you to Chris Mayo and his manager the one and only Mike Tycoon. This win is for you guys, even though I just beat you again Chris, you deserve some credit! You are tough as nails!'.
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